MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Here at the Transgender Health & Wellness Center, we prioritize mental wellness. Our mental wellness program is completely free, no insurance needed. We offer one-on-one therapy sessions with therapists, who work under our in-office LMFT/LPCC, Van Ethan Levy (they | elle) and Marika Reznichek (she). The sessions are private and confidential. The service includes assistance with one-time assessment and letters for access to medical care, LGBTQPIA+ family support, groups, families, relationships, and Trans navigation for social services. We are here to help asylum seekers as well as those who are dealing with substance abuse, interpersonal violence, sexual violence, anxiety/depression, and the challenges of first coming out.

If this program interests you, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or (760) 202-4308 Monday-Friday 11am-5pm. We are ready to help you on your journey.

The Center is committed to providing affirming services: trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, sex-positive and cultural humility.

Patients from other primary care physicians and providers also have free access to our free mental health clinic, where they can receive quality mental healthcare that is affirming. A referral begins with an email to [email protected] or phone-call to (760) 202 4308.

Youth and young adults may struggle with families’ understanding and ability to support who the person is. It is important to educate family members about what it means to be your authentic self. Often, when a person comes out as trans, family members often prioritizes how it impacts the family and not the person coming out. The idea is to develop a loving and affirming self while navigating family dynamics. Our mental health providers are able to support parents / guardians and their children to understand one another. We also offer interpersonal relationship therapy that can range from friendships, partner(s) and/or folx in your life.

MENTAL HEALTH GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM:

If you are a masters-level or pre-licensed MSW, MFT, or PCC student therapist, we are accepting practicum internship applications. As an intern, you will be conducting therapy with an array of individuals under our LMFT & LPCC, Van Ethan Levy and Marika Reznick.. To learn more, reach out to us at [email protected] with your resume, confirm that you are able to dedicate a minimum of 15 hours a week (10 clients) and a one year commitment. For patients receiving medical care at the TH&WC, we have a fellowship for mental health providers, who are supervised by Van Ethan Levy. This is about providing counseling to support emotional and physical well-being. The Center is committed to offering these services in an affirming way while engaging in harm-reduction. We promote person-centered self-determination, and help overcome barriers as we work towards living authentically.